“I believe happiness is being at peace. To achieve peace we fulfill that which we are passionate about, we concentrate on the good around us and give little mind to things that disturb us. We are grateful for everything we have, for life itself.”

Author? Painter? Both!

Ms Dianne Lynn Gardner is not only an artist of words, but she is also an artist of color, of brush strokes, each meticulously placed to hold the light and movement of life.

“I primarily paint portraits, but I also do en plein air and impressionist figure painting. I work in oils and have painted more years than I have written. I began painting when I was 12. I’m now in my 60s.”

This divine author began our interview with giving me an interesting answer regarding what actually catches her attention as a reader.

Making Believe

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About Dianne Gardner

With a passion for wholesome and entertaining stories, Dianne Lynn Gardner dives into fantasy novels both adult and young adult. She is both a best selling author and an award winning illustrator who lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Mother of seven and grandmother of 16, Dianne wants to make sure that books which ignite imaginations, strengthen friendships, spur courage and applaud honor are available to every reader in the world.